Thinking Beyond Borders: Traveling - Global Gap Year

Explore the challenges and solutions to critical global issues in communities around the world. This unparalleled two-semester gap year includes:

• Living with host families


• Fieldwork with local experts


• Academic study


• Independent travel opportunities

Each program group consists of 18 students and 3 Program Leaders. Itinerary – 30 weeks:

• Orientation in Ecuador – 2 weeks


• Unit 1: Ecuador – Natural Resources – 5 weeks


• Enrichment: Peru – Trek to Machu Picchu – 1 week


• Unit 2: Thailand – Sustainable Agriculture – 6 weeks


• Enrichment: Cambodia – Angkor Wat – 1 week


• Unit 3: India – Education – 5 weeks


• Enrichment: India – Pushkar Camel Trek – 1 week


• Unit 4: South Africa – Public Health & the AIDS Epidemic – 5 weeks


• Enrichment: South Africa – Addo Safari – 1 week


• Culmination in Washington, D.C. – 3 weeks

Thinking Beyond Borders’ commitment to creating an exceptional learning environment, supporting you with the highest quality educators, and setting a new standard for program safety is unmatched.Our gap year programs are intentionally designed to be exciting, supportive, and transformational. Students often seek a gap year because they feel burned out after high school. They want meaningful learning, adventure, and to make a difference. We combine deep cultural immersion, working with inspiring local leaders, and engaging readings and discussions to create an incredible learning environment. TBB Program Leaders support and challenge you as you shape your purpose and direction. A gap year with Thinking Beyond Borders is not simply a year away. It is an opportunity to become who you want to be.